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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview (ddr-densho-1000-396)

Nisei male. Born June 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Parents had originally immigrated to Peru from Okinawa, Japan. During World War II, removed with family to Crystal City internment camp, Texas. After leaving Crystal City, moved to Kauai, Hawaii. Established a successful career as an architect.

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-396-8)

Getting married and having children

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-396-2)

Father's family background and immigration to Peru

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-396-5)

Working in the pineapple fields and canneries

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-396-3)

Going to Crystal City at the age of three

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-396-4)

Parents' decision to move the family to Kauai

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-396-7)

Deciding to become an architect

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-396-11)

Reflections

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-396-10)

Attending reunions of Japanese Peruvians who went to Crystal City

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-396-9)

Career highlights

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-396-1)

Family background: parents from Okinawa, lived for a time in Peru

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vh Maurice H. Yamasato Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-396-6)

Meeting two older sisters who had grown up in Okinawa

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Narrator Maurice H. Yamasato

Nisei male. Born June 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Parents had originally immigrated to Peru from Okinawa, Japan. During World War II, removed with family to Crystal City internment camp, Texas. After leaving Crystal City, moved to Kauai, Hawaii. Established a successful career as an architect.

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 87 (ddr-densho-537-96)

Issue 87 includes letters to the editor, an article about the Washington D. C. memorial, an article about a former German internee, and more.

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doc Crystal City directory (ddr-densho-537-132)

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